GXChain (GXC) Rallies Over 160% Following Strategic Partnership With Kima Network

GXC, the native token of the GXChain blockchain, has skyrocketed more than 160% in the past 24 hours and 224% over the past week. According to CoinGecko, the altcoin was trading at around $1.86 at the time of writing.

The surge follows renewed investor interest after a strategic partnership between REI Network and Kima Network. REI Network is the rebranded and rearchitected version of GXChain, signaling a shift toward a more scalable, Ethereum-compatible blockchain infrastructure. GXC, which remains tied to the network, is seeing bullish momentum as the revamped ecosystem gains traction.

Expanding Web3 Infrastructure

The partnership combines REI’s gas-free blockchain infrastructure with Kima’s programmable, secure cross-chain settlement technology, a collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of Web3 tools across DeFi, finance, and real-world applications.

REI Network offers support for Ethereum-compatible tools such as EVM, RPC, and WebSocket connections. It also features a flexible peer-to-peer network layer built with libp2p, enhancing network performance and scalability.

The two projects plan to align their ecosystems through joint campaigns, community initiatives, and developer support programs, with the shared goal of expanding access to next-generation Web3 infrastructure.

REI represents a strategic transformation of GXChain into a newly architected, modular network optimized for low-cost, high-efficiency deployment.

Investor Confidence Grows Amid Market Downturn

Meanwhile, the surge in GXC trading volume shows the growing interest and confidence of investors in the crypto asset. The token’s price increase also comes amid a broader market decline that has impacted major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. However, GXC has proven to be a standout, attracting attention for its recent momentum.

According to data from CoinGecko, the altcoin now has a market capitalization of $124.3 million, reinforcing its strong comeback and growing appeal among traders.

REI Network currently includes over 270,000 wallets, has processed more than 14 million transactions, and is secured by over 20 validator nodes. Optimized for performance and minimal resource usage, it operates as an EVM-compatible chain tailored for scalable deployment in DeFi, gaming, and other real-world applications.

Making Blockchain More Accessible

According to the announcement, the partnership will also focus on educational programs and community outreach to help more people understand and use Web3 tools.

On the other hand, Kima Network is an asset-agnostic, blockchain-based decentralized settlement protocol that aims to unify fragmented systems across both crypto and traditional finance. The project addresses current structural limitations by providing a seamless settlement layer that powers every operation.

Kima supports a variety of payment types, peer-to-peer trading, DeFi and CeFi tools, and cross-platform wallets, all while emphasizing security and user accessibility.

Furthermore, Kima enables the seamless execution of hybrid and cross-chain transactions, unlocking new user segments and use cases. It also offers a Smart Transaction framework and a developer-centric SDK compatible with both Web3 and Web 2.0 environments.

Before the recent partnership, Kima had already collaborated with Mastercard’s Sandbox to launch a stablecoin-powered solution. The solution allows users to top up prepaid cards directly from self-custody wallets, showcasing Kima’s role as a viable bridge between decentralized assets and everyday financial tools.

Through its SDK, card providers can integrate direct stablecoin top-ups using USDC, USDT, and other tokens. Users can fund prepaid cards from their wallets across over 10 blockchains, without relying on third-party bridges or custodians.

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